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Sep
11

HALL OF FAME BROODMARE ARL'S TROUBLEMAKER PASSES

Chesapeake City, MD – Winbak Farm is saddened to announce the passing of Hall of Fame broodmare Arl’s Troublemaker. She was euthanized on Sept. 5 due to age-related issues. She was 34 years old. She was bred by Bernard Foti. Arl’s Troublemaker. Winbak Farm photo. Arl’s Troublema... Read more
Sep
02

HARNESS RACING IN GOSHEN - LABOR DAY WEEKEND

The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame in Goshen, New York will be open during the races at Goshen Historic Track on Sunday, September 6, and also on Labor Day, Monday, September 7.  Museum hours on Sunday will be 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Labor Day hours will be 10:00 a.m. to 4:0... Read more
Aug
18

HALL OF FAMER VARENNE DIES

The world’s highest-earning trotting horse, Hall of Fame Italian champion trotter Varenne died Tuesday, Aug. 18 from a heart attack at Allevamento LJ near Eboli, Italy. Varenne, who lived to be 31, set a record of 1:51.1, won 62 of 73 races, and earned $5.63 million (U.S.). Varenne, t... Read more
Jul
21

2026 RESTORATION RAFFLE RESULTS

The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the winners of our 32nd Annual Restoration Raffle. Proceeds from this important fundraising effort provide critical support for the care and conservation treatment of art and artifacts in the Museum’s historic collection. Congratu... Read more
Jul
08

HARNESS RACING HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2027

GOSHEN, NY – The Hall of Fame Screening Committee of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) met over the Fourth of July weekend and is pleased to announce that Carter Duer has been elected to the Harness Racing Hall of Fame. Duer, 87, grew up in the sport, assisting h... Read more
Jul
06

HALL OF FAME WELCOMES CLASS OF 2026

Campbell Hall, NY – The venue was different, but the celebration remained the same. A power outage Sunday morning, coupled with a forecast for heavy rain and lightning later in the day, resulted in Sunday evening’s Harness Racing Hall of Fame induction ceremony to be relocated from the H... Read more
Jun
16

HALL OF FAMER TOM ALDRICH PASSES

Thomas M. Aldrich, a Trotwood, Ohio native, passed away on Friday night, June 12. Aldrich was inducted into the Harness Racing Hall of Fame in 2025 and the Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame in 1999. After earning his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University in 1972 and a law degree from ... Read more
Jun
10

HARNESS RACING HALL OF FAME WEEKEND - JULY 3-5

Goshen, NY – The annual Harness Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place Sunday, July 5, 2026 at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame in Goshen, New York. The festivities begin at 5:00 p.m.  Congratulations are in order for the newest class of Hall of Famers:&nbs... Read more